Actiontec SBWD100A driver and firmware
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Datasheet - Page 2
... device is compatible with ScreenBeam Receiver
• ScreenBeam Wireless Display software*
• Energy-efficient power supply
• High-speed HDMI® cable
• Easy-to-follow Installation Guide
* For select Windows 7 and 8 laptops/PCs that did not ship with Intel WiDi. © 2013 Actiontec Electronics, Inc. Actiontec, Actiontec ScreenBeam, Creative Solutions for the Digital...
Installation Guide - Page 1
...screen size.
How can I update my Wireless Display Receiver firmware? Go to http://www.actiontec.com/screenbeamkit to download the latest firmware and refer to the upgrade instructions posted online.
Do I need to install ScreenBeam software or the USB Transmitter included with the ScreenBeam Kit to connect to a Miracast or Intel WiDi device? No. For Miracast devices, refer to the user guide of the...
Installation Guide - Page 2
...sure your HDTV is set to the same HDMI port to which you connected the Receiver.
B Install the Software and USB Transmitter
This section will guide you through the Wireless Display Software and USB Transmitter setup. If your laptop/PC has either Intel WiDi 3.5 (or higher) or Wi-Fi Miracast (e.g., Windows 8.1 or Android 4.2), then proceed to the section of this Installation Guide titled "For Wi-Fi...
User Manual - Page 2
...; WiDi-enabled Device
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Setting Wireless Display Preferences
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Preferences Window
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Windows 7/8 Viewing Configuration
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Updating Software and Firmware
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Updating Software on Windows 7/8 Devices
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Updating the Display Receiver Firmware Only 20
Frequently Asked Questions
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Specifications and Technical Support
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Software and USB Transmitter
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Wireless Display Receiver
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User Manual - Page 3
... Windows 7 or 8, and connects seamlessly with smartphones, tablets and other devices running Miracast™ or Intel's WiDi technology.
Package Contents
The following items are in the ScreenBeam Kit package: s ScreenBeam Display Receiver (SBWD100A) s ScreenBeam USB Transmitter (SBT100U) s ScreenBeam Wireless Display software CD s High-speed HDMI® cable s Power supply s Quick Start Guide...
User Manual - Page 4
... required
System Requirements
Wireless Display Receiver s HDTV monitor with one free HDMI port s Available power outlet
Wireless Display Software s Laptop or PC s Windows 7 or 8 (32/64 bit) s Minimum system requirements (for web browsing, presentations, or slideshows): Processor: AMD® A6 or Intel® Gen 3 Core™ i3 equivalent processor Memory: 2GB RAM or more Hard disk space: 150MB or...
User Manual - Page 5
... the main component of the ScreenBeam Kit. It receives video transmissions from compatible Windows 7/8 laptops/PCs, Wi-Fi Miracast devices, or laptops with Intel WiDi 3.5 or later. The USB Transmitter is used for non-Miracast or non-WiDi laptops.
ScreenBeam Display Receiver The Receiver features 1 LED and two ports:
Power Light The Power light glows green when the Receiver is...
User Manual - Page 6
... an HDMI cable from the HDTV monitor to the Receiver. Power Port The Power port is used to connect the Receiver's Power cord. USB Port The USB port is used for software upgrades via a USB flash drive. Refer to Chapter 4, "Updating the ScreenBeam Software," for more information. ScreenBeam USB Transmitter The USB Transmitter has a single USB connection, used to connect it to a USB port on a Windows...
User Manual - Page 8
... connect it to either a compatible Windows 7/8 laptop/PC, Wi-Fi Miracast device, or laptop with Intel WiDi 3.5 or later, refer to one of the following sections of this chapter.
Setting Up a Windows 7/8 Laptop/PC
If your Windows 7/8 laptop/PC does not have Miracast or WiDi enabled, you must load the ScreenBeam Wireless Display software onto the laptop, connect the USB Transmitter, and then pair the...
User Manual - Page 9
... the USB Transmitter To load the ScreenBeam Wireless Display software and connect the USB Transmitter to a laptop/PC:
1. Insert the ScreenBeam CD (included in the ScreenBeam package) into the CD drive of the laptop/PC.
2. An AutoPlay window will appear. Click Run setup.exe, then follow the onscreen instructions. If you don't see the AutoPlay screen, locate the CD-ROM folder from Windows Explorer...
User Manual - Page 14
... Intel WiDi-enabled. Note: ScreenBeam supports laptops or devices with WiDi 3.5 or higher only. Make sure your device or tablet is running the latest WiDi software. To set up:
1. Disconnect the laptop/PC from the Display Receiver if it is connected to a laptop/PC via the USB Transmitter.
2. From your Intel WiDi-enabed laptop or device, launch the Intel WiDi 3.5 (or higher...
User Manual - Page 18
Updating Software and Firmware
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This chapter details the procedures to upgrade the ScreenBeam software and firmware. The first section details updating the ScreenBeam software if you are using ScreenBeam with a Windows 7/8 laptop/PC; the second explains how to update the firmware on the ScreenBeam Display Receiver if you are using Miracast or Intel WiDi.
Updating Software on Windows 7/8 Devices...
User Manual - Page 19
Updating Software and Firmware 2. Another window will appear, checking for available updates.
3. When the check is complete, it will indicate whether an update is available. If so, click Update now.
4. The Display Receiver's software update is performed first.
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Updating Software and Firmware 5. The software will be transferred to the Receiver. Do not power off the
Receiver during this transfer.
6. Once the software transfer is complete, the Receiver will reboot. If there are more updates available for the ScreenBeam application, click Next.
WARNING: DO NOT power off the ScreenBeam Receiver or the laptop/ PC, or remove the USB Transmitter during...
User Manual - Page 21
Updating Software and Firmware 7. The ScreenBeam application update will download the upgrade
installation files.
8. When the download is complete, click Update and follow the onscreen instructions to upgrade the ScreenBeam installation.
The Receiver's software has been updated, as well as the ScreenBeam application.
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User Manual - Page 22
... update the Display Receiver's firmware.
1. Download the latest ScreenBeam firmware at: http://www.actiontec.com/screenbeam
2. Extract the "install.img" from the zip file. 3. Copy "install.img" file to to the root folder of a USB flash drive.
Note: Do not use a portable USB hard drive. Use a USB flash drive only. 4. Ensure that the HDTV connected to the Receiver is powered on and the
correct HDMI...
User Manual - Page 23
... not getting a picture on your TV, make sure the ScreenBeam Receiver is connected, powered on, and the correct TV input (HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc.) has been selected.
I've inserted the software CD into the CD-ROM drive, but it doesn't install. What should I do? In Windows Explorer, browse to the CD-ROM drive (e.g., D:), then locate and double-click on the "Setup.exe" file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
My laptop computer does not have a CD-ROM drive. How can I install the ScreenBeam display software? If your computer doesn't have a CD-ROM drive, go to the following link: http:// www.actiontec.com/products/sbupdate.php. You will need information from the sticker on the bottom of the ScreenBeam Receiver. Once you have entered the information, download the software as ...
User Manual - Page 25
Frequently Asked Questions
ScreenBeam displays a screen that seems to be larger than my TV can handle. How can I fix this? Hover the computer's cursor over the ScreenBeam icon in Windows system tray at the bottom right of the desktop. A menu will appear. From the menu, select Preferences, then adjust the screen size.
Why is my laptop/PC's audio muted...
User Manual - Page 26
...channel.
How can I update my Wireless Display Receiver firmware? Go to http://www.actiontec.com/screenbeam to download the latest firmware and refer to the upgrade instructions posted online.
Why can't my Android device connect even though I have the Wi-Fi Direct option? For an Android device to connect, it must have the Wireless Display software application. Check your device user guide to see if...